Archive for the ‘ 2010 Philippine Elections ’ Category
The DILG post was no big deal before until Vice-President Binay came in. It wasn’t that controversial. It was just a silent department. Now it’s a big deal because the “dark horse” wants it. Because Vice-President Binay sees the interior and local government department as the best office where he could best exercise his competence [ READ MORE ]
I have nothing against the party-list system. In fact, I believe that it is good and healthy for a democratic society such as ours, that active participation of the people in democratic processes is visible and alive. I also believe that party-list system was brought to fore for a noble objective, that is, to hear [ READ MORE ]
Mar Roxas himself, vice-presidential candidate of the Liberal Party, knows at the very moment that he will be losing the vice-presidential race. He can hardly accept the fact that a small yet terrible mayor defeated him in a controversial fight for a national position last May 10, 2010 elections. He knows that he was overtaken [ READ MORE ]
I heard a lot of black propaganda regarding TV ads on Makati and how its competent mayor, Jojo Binay presented his progressive city to the whole Philippines. From the start, the “Ganito kami sa Makati” ads in connection with the Makati’s 39th cityhood foundation received some criticism as to Mayor Binay’s promise of a paradise [ READ MORE ]
It’s holiday season in the Philippines. To the Filipinos in the country and abroad, this is the season of sharing and giving. Traditions during this special occasion are important. Here, we have the simbang gabi, caroling, Christmas parties and new year celebrations, the puto-bumbong, paputok, fireworks, etc. But in Quezon City, there is this tradition [ READ MORE ]
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